Alan Watts Being in the Way

Ep. 18 – The Unpreachable Religion

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Nov 14, 2022
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INSIGHT

Anti-Materialistic Culture

  • American culture is wrongly labeled materialistic, it's actually anti-materialistic.
  • It converts the material world into a junk heap, exemplified by the "Los Angelization" of various places.
INSIGHT

Ephemeral Riches

  • Our technological advancements promise wish fulfillment, but the results are insubstantial and ephemeral.
  • This leads to constant frustration and a desire for more, mirroring a spoiled child with too many toys.
ANECDOTE

Television and Isolation

  • People rush home from work to watch television, a passive, sensory-deprived activity.
  • This isolates individuals, creating a mindless crowd lacking genuine communion.
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